"The blasphemous and horrible theories formerly propounded for the defence and glorification of human slavery, in the press, the pulpit and legislatures of the southern States . . . they cling to these delusions still, and only hug them closer for their recent defeat." -- 1865, Norfolk. Read 🧵 - ThreadSky

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"The blasphemous and horrible theories formerly propounded for the defence and glorification of human slavery, in the press, the pulpit and legislatures of the southern States . . . they cling to these delusions still, and only hug them closer for their recent defeat." -- 1865, Norfolk. Read 🧵

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zinnedproject.bsky.social•13 days ago

#tdih 1865 Less than 2 months after Civil War, the Colored Monitor Union Club held mass meeting to assert full citizenship, advance Black unity (& labor unions), & seek Congressional action on voting rights.
Read ⬇️ & excerpts in 🧵. Follow @ccp-org.bsky.social
https://www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/norfolk-address-for-equal-rights/

zinnedproject.bsky.social•13 days ago

"What pretext can disabilities be perpetuated that were imposed only to protect an institution which has now, thank God, passed away forever? It is a common assertion, by our enemies, that 'this is a white man's country. . .' How far are these statements true?" -- 1865, Norfolk

zinnedproject.bsky.social•13 days ago

"Third — The surest guarantee for the independence and ultimate elevation of the colored people will be found in their becoming the owners of the soil on which they live and labor. To this end, . . . formation of a Union of the Virginian Colored Land Associations," -- 1865, Norfolk

zinnedproject.bsky.social•13 days ago

"7th. Resolved, That traitors shall not dictate or prescribe to us the terms or conditions of our citizenship, so help us God." -- #tdih 1865 Norfolk

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zinnedproject.bsky.social•13 days ago

Story above is one of many left out of curriculum when Reconstruction gets limited attention.

Many school standards either skip over it or emphasize top-down approach, overshadowing grassroots political organizing by African Americans which defined the era. Read ⬇️
https://www.teachreconstructionreport.org/

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